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Micki

♀ Girl

Pronounced MIH-kee /ˈmɪk.i/High

Meaning: A feminine pet form of Michaela, Michelle or Michaeline — all from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'. Used as a standalone name since the mid-twentieth century; also a nickname of Mickey.Low

In 30 seconds: Micki is a bright pet form of Michaela or Michelle — 'who is like God?' (said 'MIH-kee').
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Origin MediumEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningA feminine pet form of Michaela, Michelle or Michaeline — all from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'. Used as a standalone name since the mid-twentieth century; also a nickname of Mickey.
U.S. rank (2024)#14642 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1957
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,654

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195719312024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Micki is a pet form of Michaela, Michelle or Michaeline, all descending from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'. It rose as an independent name in mid-century America, where the -i ending gave it a bright, informal feel, and it sits alongside Mickey and Mikki (said 'MIH-kee').

It is rare in the U.S. today. Rare, vintage, and snappy.

Did you know? Micki was a mid-century favorite as a snappy, tomboyish short name for Michaela or Michelle — a nickname that grew into a name of its own (said 'MIH-kee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Micki — Pet form of Michaela/Michelle; Hebrew Mikha'el

Variations

MickieMikkiMickey

Nicknames

MickKiki

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Michelle— one of the full names behind it
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Nikki— a like vintage -i nickname-name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Micki mean?

Micki is a pet form of Michaela or Michelle, from Hebrew Mikha'el — 'who is like God?'.

How do you pronounce Micki?

It's said MIH-kee /ˈmɪk.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Micki a boy or girl name?

Micki is used as a girl's name; the spelling Mickey is used for both.

How popular is Micki?

Micki is rare in the U.S. today and reads as a vintage nickname-name.

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